Description: NEW HORIZONS CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES is a Five Star Center License in FRANKLIN NC, with a maximum capacity of 300 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In building two (2) classroom 2-4 children two through three years of age were observed eating lunch. During this time there were three (3) staff members in the classroom. All three (3) were observed assisting children with cleaning up their plates and pouring out their milk with their backs turned to children still eating at the table. In classroom 2-7 for children three through four years of age, staff were observed cleaning up after lunch, assisting with handwashing, and putting out cots, while children were eating at the table. During these activities teachers’ backs were turned towards the children eating and could not see them. In classroom 2-8 for children ages four through five years, staff were observed cleaning up after lunch, cleaning tables, placing chairs on top of the tables, assisting children with hand washing and toileting while two (2) children were observed sitting at the table eating lunch. Staff members’ backs were turned away from the children and could not see the children while they were eating. | |||
| 2024-01-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Rust and mildew were observed on a basketball hoop and Rust was observed on four (4) tricycles located on the Head Start playground outside of building. Rust was also observed on two (2) tricycles on the Early Head Start playground outside of building 2. | |||
| 2024-01-24 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. In building two classroom 2-5 there was an umbrella tree in the classroom, which is considered a toxic plant. | |||
| 2024-01-24 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Trash bags containing a suffocation warning were stored under five feet in space 2-1 with four (4) children two years of age. | |||
| 2024-01-24 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not available for the month of October. | |||
| 2024-01-24 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. After review of new staff files the date of receipt and review of the facility’s policy on Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma was not documented for one (1) staff member hired on 1/8/24. | |||
| 2024-01-24 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In classroom space 2-2, the permission to administer medication for one (1) diaper cream expired on 12/19/23. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A four-year-old child was left unsupervised for approximately one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes and was not discovered until the mother arrived to pick up the child in space 2-8. Per video footage, the child was asleep in a cube located next to the teacher’s desk for approximately one (1) hour 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. while snack was served, and children were engaged in play. Additionally, it was observed that one (1) staff member was on the cell phone and the second staff member was sitting at a table not engaged with the children. The children and staff then exited the classroom and entered the outdoor learning environment at 4:01 p.m. When returning from outdoor play at 4:32 p.m., the remaining children and staff entered space 2-7. When the mother arrived, staff were unaware of the location of the child and began to search for him. The child was found asleep in space 2-8 for approximately one (1) hour and thirty (30) Minutes. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-10 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Facility received an unsatisfactory Fire Inspection on 10/5/22. A fire inspection with a satisfactory rating has not been received. | |||
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